University Of Cape Town Gender Studies

The Gender Studies Program at the University of Cape Town (UCT) offers an innovative educational experience that enables students to critically analyze and challenge social norms, inequalities, and gender injustice. Gender studies is an interdisciplinary field that studies the complexities of gender, identity, power relations, and social justice.

This article delves into the dynamic field of gender studies at UCT, examining courses, research opportunities, and the importance of a deeper understanding of gender dynamics in building a more inclusive society.

African Gender Institute:

Gender studies examine the influence of gender dynamics across a range of socially significant professions. Working with a gender lens can help to shed light on information in a new, multifaceted way because research and scholarship about gender frequently interact with concepts about class, racism, and history.

Internationally renowned as a field that forges links, unlocks doors, and upends conventional wisdom, gender studies. In African contexts, interest in gender studies is surging as a result of widespread understanding across the continent that questions of masculinity, femininity/womanhood, and sexuality are pertinent to all of our concerns about independence, freedom from conflict, and the growth of deep democracy.

Our Goals

developing theoretical and practical understandings of gender and its importance in the process of social transformation in Africa
developing teaching and research in gender studies so as to advance the pursuit of intellectual excellence at the University of Cape Town and other African educational institutions
facilitating linkages between intellectuals, researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners working toward the attainment of gender equity in Africa
strengthening the intellectual and leadership capacity of those working towards the attainment of gender equity in Africa
building a proactive and responsive knowledge and information base

The African Gender Institute will soon implement a refocused strategic vision and will embark on a five-year program of collaborative research which will center on:

Feminist Practices and Processes of Technologies
Peace Building and Gender on the African Continent
Sexual and Reproductive Rights
Politics of Gender and Economic Entrepreneurship

Vision

The African Gender Institute at the University of Cape Town is a teaching, learning, and research institute that focuses on issues of gender and development on the African continent. Since its inception 12 years ago the AGI has grown into a globally respected and continentally vibrant organization that has built networks and collaborative partnerships with academic institutions and nongovernment organizations across Africa. Renowned for collaborative research projects that marry theory, practice, and activism, the AGI has delivered innovative integrated outcomes on gender justice, sexuality and human rights, peace and conflict studies, and capacity building in relation to gender and women’s studies knowledge.

Bachelor of Gender Studies Programmes at UCT

The faculty of humanities provides a comprehensive guide to the field of Gender Studies and the different career options available to prospective and/or current students. Please consult the webpage for more information.

Undergraduate Programmes

The Gender Studies Major
Bachelor of Social Science or Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies

Postgraduate Degrees

Honors Programmes
BA/BSocSci Hons specializing in Gender and Transformation

Masters Programmes
Research Master’s

Doctorate Programmes
Ph.D. in Gender Studies

Students can advance the cause of a more inclusive future by taking part in multidisciplinary coursework, undertaking research, and becoming active members of a lively academic community. Make the most of the chance to learn about gender studies at UCT and help establish gender equality as a fundamental premise for a more just and equitable society.

Visit the African Gender Institute website.

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